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152,813
Rocephin
bacterial infection
"My 13 month old son had been battling ear infections for 8 weeks. He was placed on an oral antibiotic and within a week of finishing them it would return. I looked up home remedies and tried them all. Hesitate to put him on another round due to my 5 year old having C.diff cause of taking too much antibiotics. (If you ...
10
February 11, 2016
8
224,400
Levothyroxine
hypothyroidism, after thyroid removal
"I had a goiter in my teens that was treated with radioactive iodine, I've been on synthroid for almost ten years, having trouble finding the right dose, I was on 125mcg for a few years but my TSH jumped around a lot, last time I checked it was around 30, so not good, I decided to try 150mcg at first I had a bit of ins...
10
April 9, 2015
40
141,559
Escitalopram
anxiety
"About a year ago I lost 8 pounds in 1 week, two pounds more the next week. I couldn't sleep and constantly felt nauseous. My doctor ran every test under the sun and came back with only one conclusion: panic attacks and severe anxiety. After I got past my initial thoughts of thinking he must be a total idiot, I asked ...
10
May 27, 2013
51
31,189
Miconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"I was quite scared to use this product after reading all you lovely ladies reviews but I went ahead an tried it after hesitating for probably two hours, lol. I bought this early yesterday at my local Walmart for $4.96. I won't be using the cream because I was told that's what burns. An I've experienced all the symptom...
5
November 4, 2016
3
67,628
Plan B
emergency contraception
"hi guys, so I had sex May 5th around 1:00am( unprotected) and he used the pull out method, guys its really dumb and the stress isn't worth it- use protection, precum can get you pregnant! I freaked out because I realized I was ovulating, and bought plan b about 15 hours later. I was in a rush and took it with soda (i...
10
May 11, 2017
8
36,483
Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline
helicobacter pylori infection
"My experience with this medication has been awful. I'm on my 10th day but I have missed 5 doses. This medication made me so sick I had to go to the emergency room. Severe headache, nausea, bloating, black stool and urine. You are suppose to eat with it but I couldn't because of the bloating. Which in turn made me sick...
5
May 23, 2012
35
199,783
Varenicline
smoking cessation
"I'm happy to see that Chantix helped ppl. We all know cigarettes are not healthy, tax your breathing, make you a social pariah, etc., And then there's the ridiculous cost. Which is why I wanted to stop; for all the reasons listed above. I knew, from the commercial, this could make me depressed and suicidal. I though...
1
September 10, 2016
20
113,101
Bisacodyl
constipation
"I've suffered from constipation my whole life and rarely have a movement on my own accord. My sister in law introduced me to these babies a while ago, suggested I took four as she does. 6 hours after my dose and I was ready to kill her, I suffered big time. Cramps were bloody awful and the sweats were about the same. ...
9
July 11, 2016
8
145,623
Qsymia
obesity
"I began taking Qsymia a couple of years ago with a brief hiatus in between. I started at 206 and got down to 158 with very little exercise but a change in eating habits. According to my friends I was eating very little w/maybe 1100 calories a day or less. I easily overlooked the side effects of tingling in the feet, d...
5
December 29, 2015
26
151,686
Chantix
smoking cessation
"I successfully quit on day 6 and stayed for over a year and half with Chantix. I did have a few side effects nausea had to take half doses after day 8, vivid but pleasant dreams and constipation but not sure if that was withdrawal or the Chantix. I recently started back smoking around the anniversary of my husband's p...
10
January 28, 2015
17
1,795
Zolmitriptan
migraine
"I have tried a countless number of remedies and Zomig is the only thing that has worked for me. I do have a couple of side effects to mention. Sensitive skin (pain to the touch), tingling in my extremities achey joints and muscles and excessive urination. Although these side effects don't happen everytime I use it. ...
9
November 7, 2010
6
108,270
Bupropion / naltrexone
obesity
"I have been take this for about 3 weeks and have lost 13 pound I really can tell its help me with my craving and I'm also doing the scale down program and its make me aware of my food choice daily . I know this isn't magic pill but I'm in my late 40's and need that extra push in the right direction ..."
10
July 30, 2015
34
63,937
Sertraline
major depressive disorde
"I just did a week of 25mg. I haven't noticed a difference. I haven't had bad side effects either. Tomorrow I will up the dose to 50mg. I'll be posting again next week."
1
May 31, 2017
4
9,150
Lo Loestrin Fe
birth control
"When I first started taking this birth control, it was great. My periods stopped and I only had some spotting the first month or so. About two-three months in though, I felt like it made me lose my sex drive a lot and had no libido. On top of this, I noticed I had a lot of vaginal dryness - even before having sex - an...
5
August 12, 2017
6
59,595
NuvaRing
birth control
"I've been on Nuvaring since May and I love it. It regulated my periods after Depo made me bleed for 6 months. I get a little breast tenderness, but nothing that doesn't happen during a normal monthly cycle, without birth control. I still want to switch to something more long term, but if it doesn't work, I'll be back ...
10
November 29, 2017
0
159,191
TriNessa
birth control
"I took trinessa for 3 month and it was driving me crazy. This was my first time ever taking birth control and my experience was awful! My mood swings was very bad, I had slight depression, emotional problems, I just got married and I didn't want my husband to touch me, and vaginal discharge all the time is was grossin...
10
April 26, 2015
6
208,239
Oseltamivir
influenza
"Started Tamiflu within 36 hours of symptoms and felt so much better within 48 hours. My symptoms originally didn't include nausea and that didn't change after starting Tamiflu, although I did take the pills with a little in my stomach. I'd take it again."
9
March 31, 2017
0
102,870
Aripiprazole
depression
"I gained weight very quickly while taking this."
1
March 12, 2011
26
163,039
Decadron
dermatitis herpetiformis
"Great works at almost every type of itching"
10
September 14, 2014
3
196,098
Nicotrol Inhaler
smoking cessation
"Let me first say that I really enjoyed smoking! I smoked a pack a day from the time I was 16 yrs old to age 41. Never thought I could or would EVER stop smoking. Until I experienced cramping in my " right" arm, felt like a constant charlie horse. Decided I did not want to have a stroke at age 41. It only took about 2 ...
10
December 28, 2016
22
176,135
Levlen
endometriosis
"I was first given this birth control when I lived in the UK (under the name of Microgynon 30) for my severe Endometriosis. I take a pill every night and do not take any inactive pills for the week you usually have your period. Since I take Levlen everynight, I have stopped my period and no longer have one. Bliss! I ha...
10
December 13, 2010
25
44,567
Asacol
ulcerative colitis
"I was diagnosed 6 months ago with Colitis. I started taking Asacol 400mg 3x a day. I felt great immediately after the 3rd pill. No diarrhea for 2 whole days! Last night my stomach started that weird rumbling noise. About an hour later, I had a severe headache! One of the worst I have ever had! I was on my 10th pill. O...
1
January 19, 2013
9
101,415
Viorele
birth control
"Worst birth control ever, make me sick, I have headaches since the day 1, mood swings, anxious , was feeling terrible, so I found out that a lot of people taking this birth control are having the same conditions, so I stoped, the next day my headache was gone."
1
October 18, 2016
3
106,247
Oxymetazoline
nasal congestion
"This childproof cap is not operable, I followed your instructions and wound up cutting the dam cap off. The good news for you is a child won't ingest your product and you won't get sued. The bad news is a pissed off adult might cut their hand with a knife and switch products. Good job product safety !!!"
8
August 25, 2016
8
223,784
Depakote ER
bipolar disorde
"Very smooth mood stabilizer, no side effects. I take 1200 mg/d."
10
June 30, 2015
14
48,736
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"I'm 6 weeks into this pill. I have PMDD and treat it with other Medication but it makes me sad and depressed even with the other medication. The anxiety is through the roof. This pill makes me so tired. I also have horrible night sweats every night. I also can't sleep. The insomnia is awful. Headaches everyday. I hav...
1
March 22, 2017
1
169,255
Acetazolamide
pseudotumor cerebri
"Effective, but not without side effects. The first month was pretty bad - my hands, feet, and legs were falling asleep and I experienced painful tingling and cramps. My joints also had problems, and I had to wear a brace on my knee for a little while. I was more lethargic. Anything carbonated tasted awful. I couldn't ...
7
February 1, 2015
26
52,563
Armour Thyroid
hypothyroidism, after thyroid removal
"I've been on Armour thyroid for 4 months or so and I've lost no weight and I'm tired all the time, also gained weight. Having hot flashes and night sweats and I've been feeling dizzy. My TSH is low along with my T3 and T4. It's time to switch medicines once again. I've been on 2 other medicines and nothing is helping ...
1
October 11, 2013
56
192,032
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol
acne
"I use Yasmin 28 for both acne and birth control, and it has been a life-saver! My PCP put me on Tri-Lo Sprintec, and I broke out horribly before it got better. I had new whiteheads on my cheeks and other places I had never broken out before. Right when my skin started clearing up after a few months, my OBGYN put me on...
10
February 17, 2017
10
74,635
Wellbutrin SR
depression
"Hello All, I initially got put on Wellbutrin for my anxiety and depression. I'm taking the SR one once a day and I have been on it for less than a week. I have to say I have felt amazing. I am someone that is extremely active and I had always tried to be conscious of my diet, but I struggled with binge eating. I ...
10
August 30, 2016
85
193,273
Cyclobenzaprine
temporomandibular joint disorde
"I was given this medicine when I woke up and my jaw was locked shut. I have TMJ issues and this was the second time it has happened. The first time I was given Robaxin and I had an allergic reaction. Regardless of the allergic reaction (hives) I feel like cyclonenzapine works way better than Robaxin. 45 min after taki...
10
March 8, 2016
17
71,766
Tramadol
ibromyalgia
"2017 marks my 21st year on Ultram. Initially it was prescribed for migraines. I was later diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and continued on Ultram, as it eased the stiffness and difficulty of movement. Soon enough I needed more than prescribed. My doctor took it away for 8 horrific months. Withdrawal never let up. We...
9
January 12, 2017
19
62,892
Fortesta
hypogonadism, male
"I am 25 years old married and since my daughter was born 2 years ago I've slowly been feeling less like myself. Most recently I've been irritable, low sex drive with Erectile Dysfunction and more emotional about things that used to not bother me. So I went to my doctor and low and behold was diagnosed with low testost...
9
August 7, 2013
35
226,970
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I've had my nexplanon for over a year now, it's very effective against not getting pregnant and that's the best part only. I have 2 periods a month, one light one heavy. I randomly bleed as well as cramp horribly before I start. I've had headaches, nausea, hives, nasal sinus issues, depression, mood swings, weight gai...
5
September 30, 2014
35
96,786
Silvadene
burns, external
"AH-mazing! I used this as a little girl for a muffler burn (2nd and 3rd degree). It healed without even leaving a scar. I am using it now for burns suffered from falling into an outdoor propane heater; 2nd degree burns on my back and forearm. I am praying for the same amazing results! This medication is a God send."
10
February 23, 2013
45
167,564
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"I had unprotected sex on Friday and bought and took the pill on Sunday. I finally started my period 7 days later but prior to starting my period, my appetite increased like crazy! Hope this helps"
10
February 14, 2016
5
205,226
Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine
migraine
"I don't normally get headaches in general but when I do, they're horrible. I took an Excedrin after I developed I really bad headache upon getting off work for the day. My headache was gone in about 30 minutes tops. However, the side effects of this pill outweighed how fast it fixed my headache. I took the pill in the...
3
August 18, 2016
1
164,028
Fluorouracil
actinic keratosis
"Definitely identified and treated multiple pre cancerous lesions on my face. Down side was a cold sore at corner of mouth and extremely irritated and burning lower lip even though medicine was never applied to mouth area"
9
February 4, 2016
21
174,321
Tri-Lo-Sprintec
birth control
"I am almost done w/ my 1st pack, which is a new formulation that came out late last year. I did take FE microgestin 1/20 a few years ago & stopped because that made me lose my libido, gain weight, and just feel dead inside. I decided to give it a shot again & was given this as a generic alternative I like this better ...
6
March 12, 2016
3
160,442
Buspirone
anxiety
"It's ok. Take 5mg twice a day and although it helped with my anxiety and depression, it's given me bad side effects like nausea and diarrhea. I've had diarrhea for a week now and I've been going about 3-4 times every day. I don't know if I'll stay on it but I certainly can't live in the bathroom either. I'm ou...
5
March 7, 2016
13
145,409
Zithromax
bronchitis
"Zithromax works. I see a lot of websites stating that bronchitis is usually caused by a virus. The fact is, that although the triggering mechanism that brought on the bronchitis may be a virus, a secondary infection of bacteria is common. My entire family had bronchitis for several weeks. Zithromax will get rid of ...
9
January 30, 2012
120
83,250
Paxil
depression
"I have taken Paxil for about 6 months. I have not had any weight gain as I had previously with other medications. I feel emotionally much more stable and the side effects have been minimal. I still feel tired occasionally and have some trouble with my short term-memory but my overall quality of life seems to be bett...
8
April 7, 2010
27
151,743
Chantix
smoking cessation
"I started Chantix on 4-17-2014 and since 4-27-14 I have not smoked a cigarette in 5 whole days! Not even a drag. I feel like I have no desire to smoke but there are times where I do crave one and think to myself, I went this long without one or a drag so why ruin it, then I forget about it. I do miss smoking but its b...
10
May 1, 2014
58
133,832
Restasis
keratoconjunctivitis sicca
"I am a senior citizen who has been on Restasis for 5 yrs. It is so expensive that using it puts me in the medicare donut hole. The drug company, Allergan, is unwilling to give me assistance in the form of samples and my dr's office gave me two samples one time during the 5 yr. period and after that will not help. I...
9
October 19, 2016
39
101,604
Methocarbamol
opiate withdrawal
"I have seen this medication work extremely well for all but a few, usually those who struggle with the intense depression which can be brought on by withdrawals. However although immodium is an excellent diarrhea reliever, be careful of how much, how often, and for how long of an extended period of time you use this d...
8
January 9, 2017
23
59,169
Estring
atrophic vaginitis
"I had a hysterectomy @ 22 so my Dr. prescribed this over a year ago. I'm not as dry but still pain from the thinning of the walls. Hopefully after a longer time this will get better."
8
September 15, 2017
2
128,135
Phentermine
weight loss
"I started Phentermine end of October of 2015 and ran on my treadmill 2x a day. I got hurt and wasn't able to workout for about 2 months. It is now May 2016 and I only take Phentermine every other day and I lift weights 2x a day and I have went from 227lbs. Xl shirts, and a size 18/20 in pants to now 166lbs. Medium shi...
10
May 11, 2016
34
172,733
Clonazepam
anxiety
"I took Klonopin daily for about a year due to a bout with anxiety and depression. I was put on an AD and added this after a few weeks as the AD was not helping my anxiety or depression. I took 0.25-0.5mg twice per day most of the time and had to change my AD twice over the first several months to get on the right one....
8
April 29, 2015
63
110,721
Duragesic
pain
"my husband was taking over 10 hydrocodoine pills a day for his back pain until he found a dr. that finally helped him and has got him on duragesic 75 patches he has done so much better with his pain that we get along so much better .the only time he is having some pain now is when it is almost time for his patch to be...
7
March 5, 2008
129
23,176
Methadone
chronic pain
"Degenerative Disc Disease-Lower Back and other age/arthritis related pain: Was on Vicodin (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) for 5 years, which helped some. Then on to Oxycodone for several months, which helped a little more but had side effects of nausea, stomach upset (acid reflux), difficulty thinking (euphoria), and ...
10
September 23, 2015
44
61,289
Xyzal
allergic rhinitis
"It works."
9
November 22, 2008
12
28,503
Lexapro
depression
"It gave me a great feeling after two hours, but I had chest and kidneys pain, dry eyes upset stomach. Therefore, I stopped it."
3
March 16, 2013
28
28,219
Lexapro
anxiety
"Made my anxiety even worse, was unable to make it past a couple weeks."
1
April 10, 2015
16
150,209
Mucinex D
cough and nasal congestion
"Works great on my sinus pressure/cold, now I can breathe no more stuff up nose or runny nose. Had no problem sleeping but it did give me a severe headache--so now trying half the recommended dose, got immediate relief just waiting to see if it will still give me a headache."
7
February 20, 2013
10
205,535
Pristiq
depression
"I have been on many medication for depression with associated panic attacks. Nothing has worked but since my doctor prescribed me Pristiq CR 50 mg and I can now officially say it's changed my life! I'm a survivor of many tragic events and feel like I'm not a victim anymore. I do clench my teeth more often but so wha...
8
December 17, 2012
73
160,090
Rivaroxaban
atrial fibrillation
"Drug works. Thins your blood out! Been on Xarelto for 1 year and quitting it. Have a loop monitor for 6 months and no AFib. One doctor says quit it one says stay on. Some score they use says I can quit so that's what I'm going to do. First six months had some muscle pain but I blamed Lipitor. Started to get blurry vis...
7
November 4, 2017
2
189,174
Oxycodone
chronic pain
"Very helpful for headaches which I suffer from daily."
8
February 12, 2017
8
134,386
Prednisone
pharyngitis
"I went to the doctor Tuesday after feeling a sore throat Monday morning. Tuesday I woke up with white puss on my tonsils, couldn't swallow at all (felt like I was swallowing glass), and was going through hot and cold flashes and had to go to my doctor immediately. I tested negative for strep throat. I was put on amoxi...
10
September 3, 2011
25
129,418
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I have had two kids, don't know if that effects insertion pain but it was literally a pinch, like when they take blood from your finger tip, not as horrible as some people are leading on. I had very light cramping for a few days and my periods became sporadic for a few months. I don't get a period anymore, might spot ...
10
August 6, 2015
19
83,305
Paxil
anxiety and stress
"I've been taking this for 6-7 years now (started at 20mg then to 40mg now back at 20mg) and I think its time for a change for me. It's stopped working for me in the past 1 year (my anxiety has come back). I also never liked the side effects, mainly: leg muscle spasms at night, easily electrically shocked, and drowsine...
5
September 21, 2009
19
162,461
Loratadine / pseudoephedrine
nasal congestion
"This medicine is great. I was diagnosed with sinusitis and could not breath at all through my nose. After taking Claritin D what a difference. I could breath again and finally could get a good nights sleep. It does give me dry mouth so I just drink more water."
10
May 16, 2011
29
224,819
Bupropion
major depressive disorde
"Tabitha57.... What brand of 150 SR did you take... Mylan, sandoz or Brand name Wellbutrin?"
7
January 16, 2017
0
148,371
Mirena
birth control
"I had hair loss and lack of appetite when I had Mirena. I always felt sick. When I got it out I had delayed return of fertility for 3.5 years."
1
September 6, 2017
0
97,541
Voltaren Gel
pain
"I actually came on this site to read about Voltaren gel to see if its effects were supposed to be cumulative--if, that is, I was supposed to start getting relief after several applications of the gel. Unfortunately, I found out that it is supposed to work to relieve the pain each time it is used. It certainly doesn'...
1
July 26, 2010
29
86,397
Invokana
diabetes, type 2
"I took this drug for 6 days. On the third day my sugar dropped to 60. On the sixth day it did it again - hypoglycaemic.. take at your own risk!! very bad drug"
1
November 9, 2017
0
34,451
Bystolic
high blood pressure
"Mitral Valve Prolapse - Keeps my heart rate down as I am prone to heart attacks and aneurysms due to the Mitral Valve."
9
February 4, 2009
18
125,660
Flagyl
bacterial infection
"I was just diagnosed with BV and am now on my 2nd day of meds. Day 1 I felt nauseous and had some headaches, but neither were unbearable. This morning I feel almost as if I'm getting a UTI because its a little uncomfortable to pee and I have the urge to go frequently. I'm hoping this will go away once I'm done with my...
5
December 7, 2016
7
228,263
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I've had the Implanon for a little over a year now. I love it! I have tried every birth control under the sun. The pill, the patch, the ring, and I had managed to find a way to forget, mess up, or skip each one of them. The Implanon has given me so much more freedom. The only side effects I've had were a few months wh...
9
May 28, 2009
11
82,294
Liraglutide
diabetes, type 2
"A couple of years ago, I was introduced to Victoza and had a horrible experience with it and stopped taking it. During this time, my doctor instructed me to take it with my Metformin thinking it would help me lose weight. A couple of years later, l found that the Metformin was causing me complications. I changed do...
10
July 4, 2015
87
172,483
Clonazepam
anxiety
"I absolutely love this medication. I am prescribed 1mg 4 times daily and it helps me so much with my anxiety. I was switched from lorazepam to Clonazepam, and the Clonazepam helps so much more than the lorazepam did. It truly helps me get by with everyday life.!"
9
May 2, 2016
26
58,894
Artane
extrapyramidal reaction
"Relieved neck spasms and akathisia from antipsychotics"
10
July 27, 2015
7
162,713
Cefdinir
sinusitis
"I went to a clinic to get treated for my bronchitis and sinuses! I usually get the Z-pack but this nurse practitioner decided to put me on this antibiotic instead! I am highly allergic to amoxicillin since birth so I can’t use that. I was warned by the pharmacist that this medication has side affects and a 2% chance...
10
November 10, 2017
2
104,945
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"Have been on Lybrel for 1 year now and get periods, breakthrough bleeding, spotting and cramps. I used to have a normal 28 day cycle and my period was 5 days, it was very regimented. Now I have periods randomly that last 7 to 10 days. I was hoping to stop my periods but this obviously does not work for me."
6
November 17, 2009
21
199,358
Depo-Provera
birth control
"I have been on this shot since I was 16, I am now 22... Soo 6 years. I have gained about 20 pounds!!! That is my HUGE complaint about it! It works great! I have never even had a pregnancy scare. My sex drive is very healthy, my mood swings aren't wild, I do not have a period/spotting or anything. When I first received...
4
April 28, 2015
14
158,803
Methylphenidate
depression
"This medication has helped my depressive mood due to bipolar disorder. I was severely depressed without energy and suicidal, and this medication helped me get out of that dark hole I was in."
8
July 14, 2009
86
68,435
Tafinlar
melanoma, metastatic
"Have been on Dabrafenib and Mekinist combined for 2 weeks. Melanomas have reduced in size and blood test results were good. Hoping it continues but it is only early days for me. Nausea, pain, itchiness. Taking antihistamines. Melanomas in spine so pain expected."
9
April 21, 2014
8
216,347
Sildenafil
erectile dysfunction
"I'm 66 and on a fixed income so Viagra is, for the most part, out of the question at almost $40 a pill. There is no generic here in the US so i got curious and looked up Viagra on a few of the Rx websites. The one common thread in all the descriptions of Viagra was that the active ingredient is sildenafil. I ran to th...
9
January 30, 2017
14
187,361
Orencia
rheumatoid arthritis
"I have had 11 Orencia injections now and have found the drug to be extremely beneficial for myself. Overall there has been a marked improvement with my rheumatoid arthritis. The infusion actually works up until the last few days and then I experience an increase in aching, swelling and pain. In comparison to all oth...
9
February 16, 2009
144
208,260
Oseltamivir
influenza
"I was prescribed Tamiflu for the obvious reason, to lessen the duration of my flu symptoms. WORST MISTAKE EVER. The nausea was the worst I have ever experienced. The vomiting was worse than just puking on the flu itself. The nausea and vomiting lasted about 4-5 hours after taking Tamiflu. I would never waste my mone...
1
April 26, 2016
8
123,254
Apri
birth control
"This pill is overall good. It made me have perfect skin, lighter and shorter periods etc. It also made my breasts grow two sizes and they would be very tender a lot of the time. But the bad outweighed the good. I was very moody, when I was PMSing people couldn't be around me. It made me cry over everything. Also, I co...
6
December 2, 2016
4
47,349
Flonase
rhinitis
"Works for me! I spent a full year with horrible headaches, ear pain, fullness, ringing. I told the doctor my face hurt, my head hurt, my NOSE hurt! I finally ended up with a sinus infection, antibiotics, and it all went away for a while, but when it came back, I went back to the doctor and told her my infection was...
9
June 4, 2014
68
164,395
Diclofenac
migraine
"Really did the trick for my migraine with no side effects. Tastes terrible but I'll take that over a migraine any day!"
10
July 9, 2016
15
167,374
Levonorgestrel
birth control
"I had gottten my skyla put in about a month ago, and i have yet to stop being in pain. The insertion was painful but I thought it would eventually ease up do to just getting it put in. Lets keep in mind i am 17 and I have never had a kid. But ever since I got the skyla I have been on a non stop period and been having ...
6
March 30, 2016
4
78,395
Lyza
birth control
"I do not like Lyza. Been making me gain weight and I haven't had my period in 2 months . And I KNOW I'm not pregnant because I haven't had sex in like 6-7 months."
1
May 18, 2017
3
230,891
Milnacipran
ibromyalgia
"This is a tough one. I've been taking Savella for not quite a year. I have no known side effects, taking twice daily x 50mgs other than slight drying but I take other meds that also could be suspect. Here's my report. It mainly helped take the stiffness, pins and needles out of my knuckles in my hands for months BUT...
5
May 30, 2013
76
8,625
Zolpidem
insomnia
"After having an accident at work a few years ago I wasn't falling asleep until the sun came up because of chronic pain. My muscle relaxers and pain medicines were no longer giving me enough relief to sleep at night so my doctor put me on Ambien CR. After about 2 weeks I had to stop taking it because I was hallucinat...
1
April 8, 2010
16
27,793
Lexapro
anxiety
"I have suffered from Anxiety and Panic attacks since my 20's sporadically. Now in my 40's recurrence has significantly increased due to a series of personal events to a point that I was starting to be afraid of being alone. I was hesitant to initiate medication but 3 weeks into it I feel the best I have felt in a lon...
9
February 28, 2017
51
187,636
Tegretol XR
trigeminal neuralgia
"Makes me nauseated"
7
November 30, 2017
1
198,664
Depo-Provera
abnormal uterine bleeding
"OK SO IF YOU DON'T LISTEN TO THESE HORRIBLE REVIEWS AND YOU GET THE SHOT ANYWAY, YOU'RE A NEW KIND OF SILLY. I got my first depo shot in April 2016. I started to notice a slight loss of sex drive after a few weeks. I then started bleeding moderately about 4 weeks in & I never stopped bleeding (I'd go for a maximum of ...
1
March 30, 2017
3
138,738
Phentermine
obesity
"The first week I took Adipex I lost 10 pounds, it helped that I ran every morning but I was always edgy. I would work work work and had no desire to eat. Best diet pill so far. I've read that it's habit forming so I plan on taking it 3 weeks on and 2 weeks off and I must say that I agree with the person who said when ...
10
June 2, 2011
44
157,271
Ceftin
bronchitis
"After taking Ceftin (Cefuroxime) for 3 days, my throat swelled and my chest became more constricted. It felt as though I could not swallow well. I was dizzy, and anxious. I consulted the pharmacist who told me to take a Benadryl and if I didn't improve quickly, to get myself to the hospital. Within 5 minutes of taking...
2
October 25, 2009
39
119,201
Tambocor
atrial flutte
"Several times my heart went into palpitations due to over-exercise or stress; within 4 hours my heart returned to normal."
10
November 25, 2012
26
34,777
Minocycline
acne
"I suffered from acne since a teen and nothing ever worked. At 22 I wanted to give up. I tried minocycline before and it didnt work. The dermatologist gave it to me while I wanted the month before I went on Accutane. It ended up working this time. I still get two to three small pimples a month and I still have a ton of...
9
October 21, 2014
6
90,428
Docosanol
herpes simplex
"This stuff is the bomb. As soon as I get any feeling like a cold sore I apply it and boom it goes away! I have prescription pills to get rid of it but don't see the point taking meds when this does the trick!"
9
January 12, 2017
4
138,206
Ortho Evra
birth control
"As with almost every form of birth control, there are side effects with the patch. However, in my case I really feel that the side effects I've had are totally tolerable. I've been using Ortho Evra for about 3 years and have had some occasional breast tenderness and really occasional spotting. I do notice that I break...
9
May 12, 2010
8
50,523
Gabapentin
pain
"I was given this medicine in hospital to help with pain/nerve damage after a ruptured disc. BEWARE it made me suicidal! I am a normal, healthy person but after a week or so on this, I started sobbing almost all the time and was in total despair. Fortunately, my husband worked out what the stimulus was and I was told t...
1
January 22, 2012
130
17,430
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel
birth control
"I was put on Nuvaring after trying several different pills that didn't work for me (weight gain, irritability, headaches) and the Nuvaring has been amazing! I did gain about 5-10 pounds and my boobs got bigger, but it was worth it because I didn't have many other side effects. The first month I cramped a bit, but it g...
9
March 21, 2017
7
223,741
Omalizumab
asthma, maintenance
"Prescribed for atopy. No side-effect, but no efficacy after 6 months. My maintenance medications had to stay at the same dosage, so I stopped."
3
February 28, 2009
26
226,225
Etonogestrel
birth control
"I have Nexplanon for about 4 months now. The insertion was not painful but it did gave a brusing that lasted almost 3 weeks. I had my first period that lasted a week as well and then came back after a week it was gone but it was a minimal spotting, it lasted for another week. After that I havent had my period ever sin...
8
September 14, 2015
1
78,971
Previfem
birth control
"This has been the first birth control method that I haven't had a poor reaction to. My moods have been regular and I've experience no abnormal bleeding. My breast have gotten a bit larger which is nice, but they are somewhat sore. Also, I've gotten a few stray pimples but nothing too concerning. Overall this has be...
9
February 15, 2016
1